{"id":2071,"date":"2023-12-10T11:51:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T19:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/?p=2071"},"modified":"2023-12-10T11:52:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T19:52:34","slug":"december-11th-update-to-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/laityview\/december-11th-update-to-families\/","title":{"rendered":"December 11th Update to Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Laity View Families,<\/p>\n

A huge thank you to the PAC for hosting a full house fundraiser at each Santa Breakfast gathering on Sunday!\u00a0 There were lots of pancakes, lots of fun, and lots of Christmas cheer! Please review the information below for some details about the upcoming week.<\/p>\n

Dec. 1 \u2013 15<\/strong>:\u00a0 Leadership Sock, Toque, Glove, and Scarf Drive \u2013 new items only please<\/em><\/p>\n

Dec. 11 \u2013 15:\u00a0 Schoolwide Rollerblading<\/strong> \u2013 bring your helmet and rollerblades<\/em><\/p>\n

Mon., Dec. 11<\/strong>:\u00a0 10:00 am \u2013 10:40 pm Candy Gram Sales \u2013 front entrance ($1 each)<\/p>\n

Tues., Dec. 12<\/strong>:\u00a0 Fruit and Vegetable Delivery \u2013 mandarins<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10:00 am \u2013 10:40 pm Candy Gram Sales \u2013 front entrance ($1 each)<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10:35 am RCMP liaison officers visiting all the classes<\/p>\n

Wed., Dec. 13<\/strong>:\u00a0 Spirit Day \u2013 Winter Wonderland Day!<\/strong> (wear blue<\/strong> and white<\/strong> plus any winter \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 accessories)<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10:00 am \u2013 10:40 pm Candy Gram Sales \u2013 front entrance ($1 each)<\/p>\n

Fri., Dec. 15<\/strong>:\u00a0 12:25 pm Subway Hot Lunch<\/p>\n

Vancouver Warriors Stick to School Program<\/strong> \u2013 As a token of appreciation from their presentation last week, the Vancouver Warriors would like to provide all teachers, staff, parents, and students an exclusive Vancouver Warriors ticketing offer.\u00a0 This offer includes: (1) complimentary Kids Ticket, for any children 14 and younger, with the purchase of a minimum of one $20 adult ticket (maximum two complimentary tickets) to a Vancouver Warriors regular season 23-24 home game.\u00a0 If interested, there is a special link (fevo-enterprise.com\/group\/sticktoschool<\/a>)\u00a0that allows everyone to access the offer directly online.<\/p>\n

Stick to School Ticketing Offer 23-24<\/a><\/p>\n

New District Community Supports Page <\/strong>\u2013 The district has published a new page on its website<\/a>underneath the \u201cParents\u201d tab that lists a directory of community-based food security and other resources for families in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.\u00a0 Christmas supports offered in the community this year are also listed on this page, with registration information: https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/community-supports\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Inclement<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Weather Procedures<\/strong> \u2013 The decision to close schools due to weather conditions is ultimately the responsibility of the Superintendent, who must balance the safety of students, staff, and parents with the need to provide learning.\u00a0 The decision is not taken lightly and is the result of a carefully thought-out process that is reviewed after each experience and refined if necessary.\u00a0\u00a0The decision to close schools is made by\u00a0approximately\u00a06:30<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>a.m.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Details are:<\/p>\n